We are thrilled to welcome our featured guest, Matthew Lisick, author of "Fiat Foods." Matthew shares his eye-opening insights into the food industry, discussing the alarming effects of processed foods and the historical manipulation of dietary guidelines. He highlights the shocking connections between government policies, corporate interests, and the degradation of our health. Key topics include: The ongoing efforts of Operation Gabriel and how the Bitcoin community is making a difference. Matthew's experiences with water quality and the impact of contaminants in our drinking supply. The historical context of food manipulation, including the influence of figures like John Harvey Kellogg. The correlation between food prices and political stability, and why governments fear rising food costs. The recent Tufts University Food Compass Report and its implications for public health. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin Veteran Spaces 00:01:03 - Purpose of Operation Gabriel 00:02:05 - Needs for the Community in North Carolina 00:04:03 - Collaboration with National Guard 00:08:01 - Matthew Lisick's Introduction and Book Discussion 00:10:22 - Recommendations for Clean Water Sources 00:14:34 - Government and Food Price Correlation 00:18:11 - Impact of Nixon's Decoupling from Gold 00:22:39 - Ansel Keys and the Diet-Heart Hypothesis 00:24:41 - John Harvey Kellogg's Influence on Diet 00:30:39 - Marketing Tactics of Early Food Companies 00:34:39 - Tufts University Food Compass Report 00:40:16 - The Influence of Food Guidelines on Public Health 00:47:09 - The Long-Term Effects of Processed Foods 00:49:36 - The Connection Between Diet and Human Development Sponsors: ⁠⁠SOLO Satoshi Bitaxe⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Punch Plate⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Blacksheep Ammo⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Listen on Fountain Fm⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow Bitcoin Veterans on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Follow the Guys ⁠⁠Alex Stanczyk⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Gabe Lord⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Jordan Gambrel⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Mike Hobart⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Shane Hazel⁠